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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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