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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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