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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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