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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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