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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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