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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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