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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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