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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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