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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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