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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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