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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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