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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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