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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment 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 handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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