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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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