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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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