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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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