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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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