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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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