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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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