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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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