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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important 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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