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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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