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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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