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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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