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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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