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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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