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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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