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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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