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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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