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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive 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 we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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