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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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