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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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