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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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