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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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