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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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