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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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