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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France 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 participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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