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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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