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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively 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 institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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