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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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