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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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