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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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