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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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