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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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