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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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