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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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