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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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