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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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