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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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