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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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