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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University 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 poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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