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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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