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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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