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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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