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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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