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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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