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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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