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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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