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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC 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 teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major 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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