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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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