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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia 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 deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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