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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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