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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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