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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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