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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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