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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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