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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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