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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online 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 handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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