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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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