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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key 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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