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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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