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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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