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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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