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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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