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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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