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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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