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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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