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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online 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 poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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