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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational 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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