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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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