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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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