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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies 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 inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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