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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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