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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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