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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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