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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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