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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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