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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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