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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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