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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online 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 organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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