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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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