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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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