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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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