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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices 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 poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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