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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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