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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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