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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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