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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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