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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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