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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment 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 inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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