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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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