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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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