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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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