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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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