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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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