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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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