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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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