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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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