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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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