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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online 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 educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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