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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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