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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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