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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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