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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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