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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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