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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University 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 we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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