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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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