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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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