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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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