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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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