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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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