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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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