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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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