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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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