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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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