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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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