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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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