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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and 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 deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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