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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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