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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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