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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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