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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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