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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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