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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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