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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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