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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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