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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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