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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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