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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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