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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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