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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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