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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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