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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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