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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online 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 institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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