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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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