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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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