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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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