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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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