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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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