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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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