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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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