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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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