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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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