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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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