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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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