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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original 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 deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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