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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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