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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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