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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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