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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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