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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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