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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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