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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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