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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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