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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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