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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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