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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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