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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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