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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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