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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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