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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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