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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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