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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources