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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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