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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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