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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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