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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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