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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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