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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and 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 educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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