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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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