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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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