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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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