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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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