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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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