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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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