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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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