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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important 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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