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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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