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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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