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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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