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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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