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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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