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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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