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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and 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 educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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