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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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