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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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