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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative 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 we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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