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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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