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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? 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 handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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