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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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