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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the 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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