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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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