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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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