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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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