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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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