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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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