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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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