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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online 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 institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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