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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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