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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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