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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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