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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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