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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses 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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