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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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