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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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