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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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