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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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