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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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