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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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