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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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