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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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