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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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