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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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