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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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