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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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