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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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