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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC 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 institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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