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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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