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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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