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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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