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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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