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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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