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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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