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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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