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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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