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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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