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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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