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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources