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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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