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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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