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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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