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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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