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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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