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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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