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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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