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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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