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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online 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 teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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