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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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