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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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