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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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