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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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