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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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