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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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