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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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