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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland 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 manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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