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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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