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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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