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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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