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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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