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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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