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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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