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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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