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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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