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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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