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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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