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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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