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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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