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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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