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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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