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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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