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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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