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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment 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 participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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