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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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