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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes 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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