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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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