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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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