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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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