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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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