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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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