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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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