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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and 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 educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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