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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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