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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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