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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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