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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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