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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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