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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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