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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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