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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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