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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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