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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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