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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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