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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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