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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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