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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment 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 handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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