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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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