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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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