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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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