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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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