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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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