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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua 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 deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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