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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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