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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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