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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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