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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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