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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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