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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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