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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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