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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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