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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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