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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers 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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