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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting 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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