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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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