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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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