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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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