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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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