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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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