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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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