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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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