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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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