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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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