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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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