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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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