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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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