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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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