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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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