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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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