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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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