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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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