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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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