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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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