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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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