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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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