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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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