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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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