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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC 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 institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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