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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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