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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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