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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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