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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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