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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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