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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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