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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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