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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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