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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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