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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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