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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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