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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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