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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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