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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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