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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? 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 motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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