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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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