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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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