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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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