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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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