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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and 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 problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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