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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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