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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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