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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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