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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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