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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation 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 manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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