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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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