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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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