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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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