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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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