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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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