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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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