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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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