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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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