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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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