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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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