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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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