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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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