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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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