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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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