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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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