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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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