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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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