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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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