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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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