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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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