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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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