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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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