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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands 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 we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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