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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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