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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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