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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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