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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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