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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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