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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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