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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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