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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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