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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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