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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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