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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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