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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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