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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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