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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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