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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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