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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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