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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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