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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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