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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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