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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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