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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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