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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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