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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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