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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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