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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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