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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers 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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