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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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