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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online 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 teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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