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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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