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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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