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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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