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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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