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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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