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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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