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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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