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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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