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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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