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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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