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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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