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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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