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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning 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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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