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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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