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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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