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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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