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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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