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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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