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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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