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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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