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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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