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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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