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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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