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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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