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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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