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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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