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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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