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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education