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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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