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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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