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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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