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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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