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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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