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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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