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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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