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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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