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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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