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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? 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 motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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