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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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