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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive 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 organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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