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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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