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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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