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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)