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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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