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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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