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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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