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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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