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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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