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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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