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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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