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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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