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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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