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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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