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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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