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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC 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 we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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