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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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