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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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