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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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