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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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