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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland 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 we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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