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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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