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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation 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 manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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