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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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