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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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