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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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