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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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