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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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