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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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