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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment 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 we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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