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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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