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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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