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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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