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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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