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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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