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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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