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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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