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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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