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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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