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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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