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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative 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 organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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