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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive 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 educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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