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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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