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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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