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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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