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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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