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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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