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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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