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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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