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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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