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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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