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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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