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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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