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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley 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 we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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