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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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