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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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