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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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