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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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