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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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