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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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