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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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